Weekly Prayer Points Sunday 4/30/2023

Prayer Points

1. Oh God, I praise you for you are a sovereignty God and nothing is beyond your control in Jesus name..

2. Lord, I thank you for you have never failed me and you will never fail me in Jesus name...

3. Every seed of sin planted in my life for destruction, be uprooted by fire in Jesus name...

4. Father, I put my hope in you, please do not let my hope in you be cut off in Jesus name...

5. Every spirit of failure assigned to work against my hope in God, die by fire now in Jesus name...

6. I received the spirit of diligence and fruitfulness in Jesus name...

7. Father, bless the work of my hands and prosper  me in all ramifications of life this year and beyond in Jesus name...

8. Super natural power of abundant, rest upon me in Jesus name.. 

9. Father, fulfill your purpose and plans in MPM this year and beyond in Jesus name.. 

10. Lord, thank you for answering all my prayers  in Jesus name...

By Mercy Seat

Youths Sunday School 30 April 2023

TOPIC: Break The Yoke Of Poverty

MEMORY VERSE: “All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him! he may pursue them with words, yet they abandon him” – Proverbs 19:7” – Proverbs 31:11 (NKJV)‬

BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 6:9-11 (NKJV) 

9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

INTRODUCTION: Generally, poverty can be described as a state of being extremely poor. Poverty can take different forms: mental, spiritual, material or financial. In the context of material/financial possessions, poverty is said to exist when people lack the means to satisfy their basic needs. Scriptures clearly state that even brethren of the poor hate him (Proverbs 19:7) and that poverty can destroy the poor (Proverbs 10:15). What then causes poverty and how can a believer break free from it?

LESSON OUTLINES

CAUSES OF POVERTY

HOW TO BREAK FREE

1. CAUSES OF POVERTY

While poverty can be in categories of degrees, several factors can be responsible for it:

Personal attitude which includes laziness/idleness (Proverbs 10:4;19:15); poor work ethics (Proverbs 14:23; 2Thessalonians 3:10); lack of self discipline (Proverbs 12:27); stubbornness (Proverbs 13:18); drunkenness and gluttony (Proverbs 23:21); worldliness and frivolous pursuits (Proverbs 21:17;28:19); limitation mentality (Proverbs 23:7a) etc.

Natural disasters (famine, floods, etc.)- Genesis 12:10, health challenges (Mark 5:25-26), fire outbreaks (Job 1:16), death of a benefactor (2Samuel 4:4).

Oppression of others. Examples of oppression that can cause poverty include delayed wages (Leviticus 19:13; 1Timothy 5:18), exorbitant interest rates on loans (Exodus 22:25).

Spiritual causes of poverty include the repercussion of sin (Deuteronomy 28:15-21) and wrong spiritual concepts as some believers equate poverty to holiness.

2. HOW TO BREAK FREE

You need to discover your purpose of living and diligently pursue it (Proverbs 22:29). Gather sufficient information on how to improve yourself in your chosen career, vocation or trade (Proverbs 18:15; 24:4). Be intentional about creating multiple streams of income (Ecclesiastes 11:2). Find a problem around you that you can solve that will earn you good money. Acquire additional skills: re-skill and up skill (Proverbs 9:9). Believe in yourself and have the ‘I can’ attitude (Phil 4:13).

Essentially, breaking free from poverty requires giving (Proverbs 11:24): pay your tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:10-12), first fruit (Proverbs 3:9-10), and give to those that are less privileged. Pray and study the word of God to know his perfect will for you in all your life’s endeavours (Psalm 37:23). Stop living on debts, borrow only to invest (Proverbs 22:7).

CONCLUSION

Poverty is not pre-destined, therefore, change your mindset towards material wealth knowing that God gives the ‘power’ to get wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18).

QUESTION

Mention four (4) factors responsible for poverty.

How can believers break free from poverty?

Sunday School 30 April 2023

TOPIC: Relational Trust 

MEMORY VERSE: “The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” – Proverbs 31:11 (KJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: ACTS 6:2-7 (KJV) 

2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: The five-letter “trust” occurs in 139 verses in the Bible (KJV). While there are various root words translated ” trust”, in this context, it means reliance on the integrity, strength, or ability of a person or thing. Trust can be dependent or relational. Dependent trust is between man and God in which an individual completely trusts God while relational trust deals with human relationships and signifies the trust one reposes in another person. We shall focus on the attribute of a trustworthy person and how to be one.

LESSON OUTLINE

ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON

BEING TRUSTWORTHY

1. ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON

Trustworthy people are:

Tenacious: Trustworthy people are stubbornly unyielding to untruthfulness (Dan. 1:8).

Resolute: This means they are unwavering (Ruth 1:16).

Unbendable: They are always determined to do the right thing (Esth. 3:2).

Steady: They are straightforward (2Chr. 24:11-12).

Tested: They have proved their trustworthiness through thick and thin (1Sam. 12:3).

Accountable: They are always answerable for whatever task they engage in (Neh. 13:13).

Wholistic: They can be wholly trusted with time, money, the opposite sex, work, etc.

Reliable: They have your back and do not betray a trust or leak a secret for any reason (Prov. 14:23).

Weighty: Trust is weighty but not burdensome as a result; the carrier is conscious of carrying something important and does not misbehave (Gen. 39:9).

Solid: They are always firm (Job 17:9).

2. BEING TRUSTWORTHY

Being trustworthy is a deliberate and purposeful resolve an individual makes (Dan. 5:17). Trust is earned (Prov. 31:12) trust is not entrusted to anyone; it is consciously earned by an individual. There is a price tag of sacrifices to be paid by anyone who chooses to be trustworthy (Gen. 39:10). We need to ask God for help as we take time to study and obey His words because trust is the bedrock of a lasting relationship.

Some of the rewards of being trustworthy are peace of mind, boldness, a crown of honour, and an asset while the consequences of distrust include: shame, dishonour, and loss of opportunities.

CONCLUSION

Trust is significant and essential to any relationship we may build because it is this trust in one another that forms the foundation of a strong relationship.

QUESTIONS

Mention four (4) attribute of a trustworthy person.

How can one be trustworthy?

Weekly prayer points Sun 23 April 2023 by Mercy Seat.

 

Prayer Points

1. Oh God, I praise you for you are a sovereignty God and nothing is beyond your control in Jesus name..

2. Lord, I thank you for you have never failed me and you will never fail me in Jesus name...

3. Every seed of sin planted in my life for destruction, be uprooted by fire in Jesus name...

4. Father, I put my hope in you, please do not let my hope in you be cut off in Jesus name...

5. Every spirit of failure assigned to work against my hope in God, die by fire now in Jesus name...

6. I received the spirit of diligence and fruitfulness in Jesus name...

7. Father, bless the work of my hands and prosper  me in all ramifications of life this year and beyond in Jesus name...

8. Super natural power of abundant, rest upon me in Jesus name.. 

9. Father, fulfill your purpose and plans in MPM this year and beyond in Jesus name.. 

10. Lord, thank you for answering all my prayers  in Jesus name...

By MPM Mercy Seat

Tuesday Bible Study April 25, 2023

 IT IS TIME TO SHINE (Par t 1)

Text: Matthew 5:13-16

INTRODUCTION:

It is a common characteristic for light to shine in the dark. It is not

by mistake for Jesus to typify the believers as light because He is

light Himself and we need to resemble him in all sense of it.

In John 8:12,

He openly declared to the whole world that 'I am the light of the

world'. It now depends on anyone who cares to follow the light.

He so much trouble the kingdom of darkness to the extent that

the devil did not understand him at all. John 1:5.

WHY IS IT TIME TO SHINE?

1. Light shines more in the midst of darkness. Of what use is light if it

cannot shine. It ought to shine more in the dark.

2. The presence of light brings joy to the environment. The early

disciples took the gospel (Christ) to nations around them.

3. The glory of God had risen upon you. The story of Peter is

enough to tell us what happens when the glory of God comes

upon a man.

4. Light keeps darkness far away. Different kind of reptiles and

insects thrive in the dark. e.g. Cockroaches and rats, but as

soon as light is switched on, you see them scurry about for

hiding. The more you shine the better for you and your

environment.

Matt. 4:16, Lk. 7:11-16, Isa. 9:2-3, Acts 8:5-8, Isa. 60:1-2, Matt.

26:69-71, Acts 3:13-26, I Pet. 5:8-9, James 4:7, Lk. 8:16-17, 11:33-

36, Phil. 2:15.

Youths Sunday School 23 April 2023

TOPIC: Inter-Personal Trust 

MEMORY VERSE: “The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” – Proverbs 31:11 (NKJV)‬

BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts 6:2-7 (NKJV) 

2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

INTRODUCTION: The five-letter “trust” occurs in 139 verses in the Bible (KJV). While there are various root words translated ” trust”, in this context, it means reliance on the integrity, strength, or ability of a person or thing. Trust can be dependent or relational. Dependent trust is between man and God in which an individual completely trusts God while relational trust deals with human relationships and signifies the trust one reposes in another person. We shall focus on the attribute of a trustworthy person and how to be one.

LESSON OUTLINE:

ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON

BEING TRUSTWORTHY

1. ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON

There a trustworthy people are:

Tenacious: Trustworthy people are stubbornly unyielding to untruthfulness (Dan. 1:8).

Resolute: This means they are unwavering (Ruth 1:16).

Unbendable: They are always determined to do the right thing (Esth. 3:2).

Steady: They are straightforward (2Chr. 24:11-12).

Tested: They have proved their trustworthiness through thick and thin (1Sam. 12:3).

Accountable: They are always answerable for whatever task they engage in (Neh. 13:13).

Wholistic: They can be wholly trusted with time, money, the opposite sex, work, etc.

Reliable: They have your back and do not betray a trust or leak a secret for any reason (Prov. 14:23).

Weighty: Trust is weighty but not burdensome as a result; the carrier is conscious of carrying something important and does not misbehave (Gen. 39:9).

Solid: They are always firm (Job 17:9).

2. BEING TRUSTWORTHY

Being trustworthy is an intentional, planned, and decisive resolve an individual makes (Dan. 5:17). Trust is consciously earned by an individual (Prov. 31:12); it is not entrusted to anyone. There is a price tag of sacrifices to be paid by anyone who chooses to be trustworthy (Gen. 39:10). We need to ask God for help as we take time to study and obey His words because trust is the bedrock of a lasting relationship.

Some of the rewards of being trustworthy are peace of mind, boldness, a crown if honour, and an asset while the consequences of distrust include: shame, dishonour, and loss of opportunities.

CONCLUSION

Trust is significant and essential to any relationship we may build because it is this trust in one another that forms the foundation of a strong relationship.

QUESTIONS

Mention four attribute of a trustworthy person.

How can one be trustworthy?

Sunday School 23 April 2023

TOPIC: Managing Difficult People

MEMORY VERSE: “It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.” – Proverbs 20:3 (KJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 13:7-11 (KJV) 

7 And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.

8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

9 Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

11 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: A difficult person may be one who is snobbish, argumentative, quarrelsome, selfish, insensitive, or rude. Difficult people seem to know just how to “push one’s buttons” and stir up trouble. By difficult person, we mean people with certain personality traits or emotional characteristics that makes it difficult for you to relate with them. Difficult people can take many forms; however, it is expedient to learn how to manage them.

LESSON OUTLINES:

IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE

HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE.

1. IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE

There are different types of difficult people.

The ‘Downers’: Those who always have something bad to say, complain, criticise and judge (2Samuel 6:20-21).

The ‘Better Tanks’: Also known as ‘Know it all.’ They are arrogant and usually think their opinion in superior on every issue. When they are wrong, they get defensive (1Samuel 2:3).

The ‘Passives’: Also are known as ‘Push-Overs.’ They do not contribute much to conversations or people around them and let other do the hard work (Luke 10:40).

The ‘Snipers’: These are quick attackers; they use rude comments, biting mockery, or insults that cut people down during interactions (Nehemiah 2:19; 4:3).

The ‘Blame gamers’: Those who shift blames or give excuses for their wrongdoings rather than try to resolve a problem (Genesis 3:9-12).

The ‘Yes People’: They agreed to every commitment, yet rarely deliver. You cannot trust them to follow through (Matthew 21:28-30).

The ‘No People’: They are quick to point out why something will not work. They are inflexible (2Kings 7:1-2)

The ‘Dictators’: They bully and intimidate, they are constantly demanding and brutally critical (2Chronicles 32:9-15).

The ‘Grenade Person’: This person, after a brief period of calm, explodes into unfocused ranting and raving about things that have nothing to do with the present circumstances (Matthew 2:16)

The ‘perfectionist’: Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

2. HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE

Our response to difficult people should model the examples provided by Jesus. Here are some of the things we need to do:

Be calm: Avoid losing your temper at difficult people (Proverbs 14:29).

Understand the person’s intentions: Try to identify the persons trigger. Find out what is making them act difficult (1Thessalonians 5:21).

Do a ‘background check’: Find out how others have been relating with the person (Ecclesiastes 1:13).

Let the person know your intentions: Sometimes, people are resistance because they think you being difficult with them (Colossians 4:6).

Build a rapport: Try to establish a close relationship with the person and learn about their families, hobbies, important dates, etc (Proverbs 18:24a).

Escalate to a higher authority for resolution: Sometimes, the way to get along with the person may be through the top-down approach (Matthew 18:15-17).

Apply godly wisdom: Sometimes, wisdom demands that you learn how to avoid conflict with a difficult person or know when to walk away.

You need to be careful not to become the ‘difficult person’ yourself (Proverbs 22:3).

CONCLUSION

Dealing with difficult people is an exercise in patience, love and grace.

QUESTION

Mention three types of difficult people.

How can believers handle difficult people?

Weekly Prayer Points Sun 16th April , By Love Assembly

 Prayer Points

1. Oh Lord I thank you for there's nothing impossible unto you, I thank you for you are able to restore my hope, blessed be your righteous name.

2. Father, I thank you for your thoughts for me are to bring me to an expected end, glory to you my blessed redeemer.

3. Father please pull me out of the pit of depression, help me to stand on your solid rock, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

4. Let all my heart petition/desires speedily manifest for this season in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

5. Every destiny lifter you have ordained for me, Lord let them hurry to help me now in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

6. Let their evil against me befall them speedily in the name of Jesus Christ

7. O Lord my God, before my enemies mock me, appear in my situation, in the name of Jesus.

8. Powers making life hard for all MPM members, I command your mass burial today, in the name of Jesus.

9. Any situation that is working against my hope in my life, I believe in hope, therefore disappear, in the name of Jesus .

10. Thank you Father for hearing and answering my prayers.

By MPM Love Assembly 

Tuesday Bible Study 18th April 2023

Tuesday  18th April Bible Study 

 Letter to the Church 1

A CALL TO RESTORATION

Text: Revelation 2:1-7

INTRODUCTION:

There is something about letters they always attract attention. In

this instant case, it is the Lord Jesus Christ who has decided to

write letters to His church through all ages till He comes back

Revelation 1:11

THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT THE FIRST LETTER

i. Our God is a rewarder and He takes account of all our deeds

Rev. 2:2-3, 6, Heb. 11:6.

ii. God expects total dedication from us. Revelation 2:4

iii. God has always given men another chance to make amends

and come back to Him. Revelation 2:5.

HOW DO I KNOW I NEED RESTORATION

i. When you don't spend time with the word of God again.

Joshua 1:8, Jer. 15:16.

ii. When you become prayerless. I Thess. 5:17, Luke 18:1.

iii. When you stop abstaining from every appearance of evil.

I Thess. 5:22, Gala. 5:19-21, Gal. 5:15-16.

iv. When making heaven at all cost is no longer an issue to you

Heb. 12:14.

CONCLUSION

Revelation 2:5 says “Remember therefore where thou art fallen”. If

you have backslided today you have another chance. He is ready

and He is willing to accept you back. Will you be restored today?

Youths Sunday School 16 April 2023 – Managing Difficult People

TOPIC: Managing Difficult People

MEMORY VERSE: “It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel.” – Proverbs 20:3 (NKJV)‬

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 13:7-11 (NKJV) 

7 And there was strife between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot’s livestock. The Canaanites and the Perizzites then dwelt in the land.

8 So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren. 9 Is not the whole land before you? Please separate from me. If you take the left, then I will go to the right; or, if you go to the right, then I will go to the left.”

10 And Lot lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere (before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah) like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt as you go toward Zoar. 11 Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan, and Lot journeyed east. And they separated from each other.

INTRODUCTION: A difficult person may be one who is snobbish argumentative, quarrelsome, selfish, insensitive, or rude. Difficult people seem to know just how to “push one’s buttons” and stir up trouble. By difficult person, we mean people with certain personality traits or emotional characteristics that makes it difficult for you to relate with them. Difficult people can take many forms; however, it is expedient to learn how to manage them.

LESSON OUTLINES

IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE

HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE.

1. IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE

There are different types of difficult people.

The ‘Downers’: Those who always have something bad to say, complain, criticise and judge (2Samuel 6:20-21).

The ‘Better Tanks’: Also known as ‘Know it all.’ They are arrogant and usually think their opinion in superior on every issue. When they are wrong, they get defensive (1Samuel 2:3).

The ‘Passives’: Also are known as ‘Push-Overs.’ They do not contribute much to conversations or people around them and let other do the hard work (Luke 10:40).

The ‘Snipers’: These are quick attackers; they use rude comments, biting mockery, or insults that cut people down during interactions (Nehemiah 2:19; 4:3).

The ‘Blame gamers’: Those who shift blames or give excuses for their wrongdoings rather than try to resolve a problem (Genesis 3:9-12).

The ‘Yes People’: They agreed to every commitment, yet rarely deliver. You cannot trust them to follow through (Matthew 21:28-30).

The ‘No People’: They are quick to point out why something will not work. They are inflexible (2Kings 7:1-2)

The ‘Dictators’: They bully and intimidate, they are constantly demanding and brutally critical (2Chronicles 32:9-15).

The ‘Grenade Person’: This person, after a brief period of calm, explodes into unfocused ranting and raving about things that have nothing to do with the present circumstances (Matthew 2:16)

The ‘perfectionist’: Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

2. HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE.

Our response to difficult people should model the examples provided by Jesus. Here are some of the things we need to do:

Be calm: Avoid losing your temper at difficult people (Proverbs 14:29).

Understand the person’s intentions: Try to identify the persons trigger. Find out what is making them act difficult (1Thessalonians 5:21).

Do a ‘background check’: Find out how others have been relating with the person (Ecclesiastes 1:13).

Let the person know your intentions: Sometimes, people are resistance because they think you being difficult with them (Colossians 4:6).

Build a rapport: Try to establish a close relationship with the person and learn about their families, hobbies, important dates, etc (Proverbs 18:24a).

Escalate to a higher authority for resolution: Sometimes, the way to get along with the person may be through the top-down approach (Matthew 18:15-17).

Apply godly wisdom: Sometimes, wisdom demands that you learn how to avoid conflict with a difficult person or know when to walk away.

You need to be careful not to become the ‘difficult person’ yourself (Proverbs 22:3).

CONCLUSION

Dealing with difficult people is an exercise in patience, love and grace.

QUESTION

Mention three types of difficult people.

How can believers handle difficult people?

Tuesday Bible Study 11 April 2023

 

TURNING ON THE SHOWERS

OF BLESSING (2b)

Text: III John 2

INTRODUCTION:

In the last part of this series, we learnt that showers of blessings,

is all round prosperity and that all round prosperity begins from

the soul.

Today, as we continue in our series, may the Lord teach and

bless us richly in Jesus Mighty Name.

1. SOULISH PROSPERITY, FOUNDATION FOR MATERIAL AND

BODILY PROSPERITY

The soul is the centre of life and activities. The regeneration of the

soul of man goes a long way to affect his attitude and consequently

his circumstances and situations.

Ill Jn. 2, Matt. 16:26, Ps. 42:5, I Sam. 16:23, Ps. 49:8, I Pet. 1:9, Jn.

3:3, ll Cor. 5:17, Jos. 1:8, Mk. 11:22-24, Phl. 4:13, Ez. 18:4, Rom.

6:23, I Jn. 1:9, Ph. 2:12.

MPM Weekly Prayer Point On Sun 9th April 2023 by Shekinah Glory

 

Prayer Points

1. Dear loving father, I want to appreciate you for taking me and my family thus this far in this year 2023.

2. For giving me the grace to witness the 4th month in this year, Lord am so grateful.

3. All my sins that had cross over into the fourth month with me, father have mercy and forgive me in Jesus name.

4.  Oh Lord, use the blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross of Calvary to wash off all my sins and make me whole and pure before you this month.

5. Almighty father, as this month marks the month of HOPE, which signifies the death and resurrection of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ, let my hope in you this month be rekindle in the name of Jesus Christ.

6. Christ in me, the hope of Glory, I decree that our hope in the Lord this month will not be in vain in Jesus name.

7. As we stop hoping in man and we put our hope in you Lord, let all the good things we hoped for comes to pass in our lives in Jesus name.

8. No one ever hoped in the Lord and get disappointed, father my hope in you this month of April should bring multiple testimonies to our lives in Jesus mighty name. 

9. For all branches of MPM this month of April, our hope in the Lord will continue to wax stronger for greater exploits in Jesus mighty name.

10. Thank you Lord Jesus for answers to all our prayers in Jesus mighty name. Amen 

By Shekinah Glory 

House Fellowship Leader Manual April 2023:

TOPIC: Benefits Of Being In Christ 

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please make all members know the importance of being in Christ.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should reflect the mind of members on previous teaching 

MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

BIBLE TEXT: Ephesians 1:1-14 (KJV)

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Being in Christ means having a living relationship with Christ. To have a living relationship with him, the following most be fulfilled:

We must believe and confess him as our personal lord and savior.

It must be no longer our WILL but is WILL be done in our lives.

There are many benefits for all those who are Christ, so if you are yet to give your life to him, I want to encourage you to do so today.

LEADER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To ensure members are fully fashioned to become like Jesus in all Ramification .

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:

Know what it means to be like Jesus Christ

Know what it takes to be like Jesus Christ

TEXT REVIEW: EPHESIANS 1:1-14

Christ has blessed us with all spiritual blessings.

All believers are predestined into spiritual adoption according to the good pleasure of his will.

Redemption came through the shed blood of Christ.

In the dispensation of the fullness of time, God will gather both in heaven and on earth.

TEACHING METHOD: use the participatory method.

TIME MANAGEMENT: share the teaching time using the suggested time schedule.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: MEANING OF BEING IN CHRIST

When we have received Christ as our Lord and savior, we are expected to start living for him.

The Holy Spirit indwels us and teaches us how to live and how to please God.

Any believer who is in Christ manifest the joy of the lord because he/she is not moved by circumstances surrounding him/her but by the faith because the joy of lord is the believer’s strength.

Those in Christ experience an excellent life and abundance of extraordinary results.

John 10:10b “I am coming that they might have life and that they might have it abundantly”

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: BENEFITS OF BEING IN CHRIST

Many benefits accrued to believers who are in Christ but to mention a few:

John 3:16 enteral life is one of the promises of God to whosoever believes in him.

The old nature will give way to the new nature:

a. Sin will give way to righteousness

b. Hatred for love

c. 1John 1:8-9 ” unforgiveness for forgiveness.

d. Becoming like him.

1Cor. 10: 31- our life’s will glorify God at all times.

John 1:12- He gives us the power to be his son’s and to live for him.

The Holy Spirit will become our partner.

We are loved by God.

Unspeakable joy.

Romans 8:1-39. Also explains some other benefits of being in Christ.

SUMMARY: Members should see God’s provision of redemption as blessing to man kind.

CONCLUSION: Anyone who is not in Christ will be in crisis, but we enjoy the benefit of sonship when we are in Christ

PRAYER POINTS

Father, please don’t let me walk outside your will for my life in Jesus name.

Father, don’t let the things of this world separate me from your love.

Holy Spirit, help us in the place of prayer.

Father, give all your children in MPM the power to live for you in Jesus name.

Father, let Daddy and mummy’s light shine always in Jesus name.

GOLDEN DIET FOR WEEK

MONDAY: Romans 8:35-39, meditate and pray that nothing in this perilous time shall be able to separate you from the love of God.

TUESDAY: Romans 8:1-33, Father, cause me to enjoy every benefit and promise of being in Christ

WEDNESDAY: Matthew 10:22b, Pray that God will help to continually live for him and serve him in holiness and truth.

THURSDAY: 2Cor. 13:5, ask God for the grace to examine yourself each to ensure that you are still in Christ.

FRIDAY: Father, please continue to glorify yourself in my life.

SATURDAY: Evangelize to someone today.

SUNDAY: praise and thank God that he has chosen you.

Sunday 16th April 2023 for Adult again

Taking this class for the second time .

TOPIC: Mental Health 

MEMORY VERSE: “From the sole of the foot even to the head, There is no soundness in it, But wounds and bruises and putrefying sores; They have not been closed or bound up, Or soothed with ointment.” – Isaiah 1:6 (NKJV)‬

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Kings 19:1-4 (NKJV) 

1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time.” 3 And when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there.

4 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a [a]broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!”

INTRODUCTION: In relation to mental health, the Bible has a lot to say about the heart, mind, and the condition of the soul. Health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a complete state of physical, mental, and social well being: it’s not just the absence of disease or infirmity. Mental health is important, as it affects the whole being (Prov. 4:23). This lesson addresses mental issues and possible solution.

LESSON OUTLINE:

MENTAL HEALTH DEFINED

CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS

1. MENTAL HEALTH DEFINED

Mental Health is a state of well-being in which every individual can carry out four roles: (a) Realise his/her potentials (b) Cope with the normal stress of life (c) Work productively (d) Participate meaningfully in the community. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental ill-health on the other hand is a psychological disorder affecting one’s mood, thinking, and behaviour. The term mental illness covers a broad range of disorders from mild depression to schizophrenia – a condition that impairs a person’s ability to think, feel, process, and respond to life situations in an appropriate way. Mental illness can distort our view of God, others, and contribute to sinful behaviours.

There are some cases of emotional issues in the Bible such as; depression (1Kgs. 19:1-4; Jonah 4:3), loneliness (1Kgs. 19:10), hopelessness (1kgs. 17:9-12), suicide (Matt. 27:5), rejection (1Sam. 18:7-8), insanity (Mk. 5:1-5), etc.

2. CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS

God’s desire for believers is to live a peaceful and fulfilled life (Gen. 25:8; Jer. 29:11). However, there are some believers who are not operating in this realm of God’s intention for them. This may be as a result of some of these factors: childhood abuse (Prov. 17:22b), trauma/neglect (2Sam. 13:19), loneliness (1Kgs. 19:10), discrimination/oppression (Jam. 2:6), poverty (Prov. 10:15), loss of loved one (2Sam. 18:33), debt (Prov. 22:7), low self-esteem (Num.13:33), heavy workload/severe stress (1Sam. 30:4,6), family challenges (Gen. 34:30), etc. In some cases, spiritual forces have a direct effect on mental health (1Sam. 16:14; Mk. 5:1-5). To overcome mental ill-health and enjoy emotional well-being, believer’s must understand that:

Failure and challenges are part of human life (Prov. 24:16; Rom. 8:28; Jam. 1:2-4).

It is important to invest in good social networks and godly relationships (2Sam. 9:1).

Loneliness and isolation which are risk factors for depression and suicidal behaviour should be avoided (Prov. 17:22).

Good sleep helps the brain restore itself (Lk. 8:23a).

Regular exercise expunges toxic chemicals from the body (1Tim 4:8).

Drug abuse (Self-medication) is not an option for good health.

Healthy thoughts are necessary always (Phil. 4:8).

CONCLUSION

Good mental health is necessary for good daily living. Therefore, take care of your health (Body, soul, and spirit).

QUESTIONS

What is mental health?

Mention four causes of mental ill-health and their solutions.